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Children’s Mercy’s Facility Dog Program Receives Two Grants to Maintain, Expand Program
Children’s Mercy facility dogs provide comfort, motivation and smiles to patients, families and staff throughout our hospital. Their special training and calming presence make them perfect one-on-one...
Critically Appraised Topics -- Evidence-based Practice Guidelines from Children's Mercy
Critically Appraised Topics synthesize literature that answer single questions related to a focused clinical care concern, patient safety issue, or a supply chain initiative.
Emerging Principal Investigators: Dr. Craig Smail
From a young age, Craig Smail, PhD, Research Faculty, Genomic Medicine Center, was fascinated by medicine. That fascination led him to a career in genetic research.
Comfort Promise: Single Dose Anxiolysis
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Visiting Quick Tips
Provided by the Family Advisory Board Call ahead Families may need private time or have other visitors at the hospital when you arrive. Checking for the best time to visit shows respect for their family...
COVID-19
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Remdesivir for Children with COVID-19
Is remdesivir effective? Ambulatory Setting: For children in the ambulatory setting, evidence is extrapolated from adult studies in which treatment may reduce the rate of hospitalization. Inpatient Setting...
Medication Precautions for COVID-19
Medication Precautions Paxlovid (nirmatelvir + ritonavir) Remdesivir Tocilizumab Kidney Dysfunction Not recommended when eGFR < 30 mL/min Use with caution when CrCl < 30 mL/min ___ Increased...
The ultimate guide to road-tripping with kids
Everyone loves a family vacation or taking the kids to visit extended family. However, road-tripping with kids can cause anxiety, stress and overall be daunting. We’ve created a guide for how to get the...
ECMO Neuromonitoring and Acute Brain Injury
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Transitioning Adolescents with Diabetes to Adult Care Resources TADA!
Transition to Adult Care: Why is this important? At age 18, the law says you are an adult. This means, when you turn 18 you make the decisions for your medical care! Transitioning to adult care...
Victor Benvenuto
Meet the Expert: Victor Benvenuto, MD – Cardiology...
Sickle Cell: Stroke
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Spring forward into great sleep!
If there is one consistent thing most parents dread…it’s the clocks changing. While you might be looking forward to longer days and more sunshine, you’re probably also grappling with the challenges of...
March
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College Student Volunteer
Our student volunteer roles are highly competitive and registration can close within weeks of opening. Lean more.
Pediatric Optometric Care Conference
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge, expand your network, and stay at the forefront of optometric innovation, with the benefit of earning continuing education credits. When: Friday, April...
Rare Disease
Our highly trained clinicians focus on multi-disciplinary care for numerous rare diseases. Children’s Mercy is the best place in the region for rare disease diagnosis, treatment and research.
Lynette Lartey Receives Grant to Learn How Doulas, Community Health Workers (CHWs) Culturally Broker Communication for Pregnant Clients
Drawing on surveys and interviews with doulas and community health workers (CHWs), the study aims to explore the facilitators and barriers that these two types of birth workers face working in Kansas when...
The dos and don’ts of parent-teacher conferences
Parent-teacher conferences are crucial opportunities to discuss your child's progress, address concerns and build a relationship with their educators. And while we all think the best of our child...